KGS
Kos Island
Greece
9,415 km
5,850 miles
NRT
Tokyo
Japan
Distance
9,415 km
5,850 mi / 5,083 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Europe/Athens
Heading
48°
northeast

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KGS NRT
Airport Name Kos Airport Narita International Airport
IATA Code KGS NRT
ICAO Code LGKO RJAA
City Kos Island Tokyo
Country Greece Japan
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 412 ft 141 ft
Coordinates 36.790000, 27.090000 35.760000, 140.390000

Kos Island (KGS) to Tokyo (NRT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kos Airport (KGS) in Kos Island, Greece to Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan is 9,415 kilometers (5,850 miles / 5,083 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Greece with Japan. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:04 in Kos Island, it's 00:04 in Tokyo. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tokyo (NRT) to Kos Island (KGS) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kos Airport (KGS) and Narita International Airport (NRT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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